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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Weichel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesys Kazlauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicholas Weichel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesys Kazlauskas!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazlauskas shoots and misses
and Weichel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kazlauskas!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Weichel lands a nice forearm strike.
Weichel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kazlauskas manages to get back to half guard.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Weichel postures up.
Kazlauskas wants to get back to full guard.
Weichel lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazlauskas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlauskas has Weichel pulled in close to control his posture.
Weichel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Weichel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazlauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weichel throws a big elbow that misses.
Weichel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazlauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weichel throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazlauskas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazlauskas is trying to control the position but Weichel postures up.
Weichel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kazlauskas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Weichel keeping moving, preventing Kazlauskas from controlling successfully.
Kazlauskas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazlauskas tries to free his leg and advance position but Weichel is retaining full guard.
Weichel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazlauskas is one step ahead there.
Weichel wants to stand but Kazlauskas is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weichel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazlauskas throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weichel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Weichel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weichel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kazlauskas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Weichel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kazlauskas wants the takedown. Weichel is fighting it off but Kazlauskas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Weichel's guard against the cage.
Kazlauskas throws a big elbow that misses.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Weichel is working from the bottom.
Kazlauskas throws an elbow that misses. Weichel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kazlauskas's guard. Nice move by Weichel!
Weichel trying to control but Kazlauskas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weichel throws a big right hand that misses.
Weichel stopping the sweep attempt from Kazlauskas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazlauskas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Weichel tries to lock up and control but Kazlauskas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weichel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kazlauskas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cesys Kazlauskas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kazlauskas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weichel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Weichel wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is defending well.
Kazlauskas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kazlauskas misses with a takedown attempt
and Weichel counters with a shoot takedown. Kazlauskas fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazlauskas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Weichel wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is keeping the position.
Kazlauskas wriggles free and stands up.
Weichel with a poor takedown
and Kazlauskas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weichel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nicholas Weichel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesys Kazlauskas.
Weichel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kazlauskas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Weichel to the mat. Weichel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kazlauskas is breathing heavily.
Weichel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazlauskas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazlauskas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nicholas Weichel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weichel working for a triangle but Kazlauskas defends it easily.
Kazlauskas wants to control from the top but Weichel keeps moving.
Kazlauskas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weichel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weichel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazlauskas manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazlauskas is looking to stand up but Weichel isn't so interested in that idea.
Weichel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kazlauskas wants to sweep here but Weichel controlling him for the moment.
Weichel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weichel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazlauskas wants to sweep here but Weichel controlling him for the moment.
Weichel forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas moves into full guard.
Kazlauskas wants to sweep here but Weichel controlling him for the moment.
Kazlauskas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Weichel uses it to pass to side control.
Weichel is trying to get an arm triangle but Kazlauskas is defending well.
Weichel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kazlauskas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weichel's guard! Nice work there by Kazlauskas!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weichel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazlauskas defends it easily.
Kazlauskas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weichel keeping moving, preventing Kazlauskas from controlling successfully.
Weichel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kazlauskas throws an elbow that misses. Weichel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kazlauskas's guard. Nice move by Weichel!
Kazlauskas controls Weichel momentarily but Weichel frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazlauskas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Weichel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Weichel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kazlauskas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazlauskas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weichel avoids it really well and circles away.
Kazlauskas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Weichel counters with a shoot takedown. Kazlauskas fights it but they end up in guard.
Nicholas Weichel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesys Kazlauskas.
Weichel stopping the sweep attempt from Kazlauskas.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weichel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kazlauskas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazlauskas is trying to control the position but Weichel postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlauskas keeping moving, preventing Weichel from controlling successfully.
Weichel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weichel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weichel distracts Kazlauskas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weichel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazlauskas wants to sweep but no luck.
Weichel works over Kazlauskas with some ground and pound from guard.
Weichel connects with a couple of short punches.
Weichel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazlauskas managing to control the position.
Weichel trying to control but Kazlauskas is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weichel wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is keeping the position.
Weichel wants to control from the top but Kazlauskas keeps moving.
Weichel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazlauskas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weichel has managed to get both his arms back between Kazlauskas's legs - danger averted.
Weichel trying to control but Kazlauskas is working from the bottom.
Weichel wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nicholas Weichel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kazlauskas clinches with his opponent.
Weichel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Weichel seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazlauskas gets back to full guard.
Kazlauskas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas wants to get back to his feet but Weichel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kazlauskas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weichel wants to control from the top but Kazlauskas keeps moving.
Weichel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kazlauskas's head.
Kazlauskas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Weichel!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weichel regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weichel is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Weichel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Weichel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Weichel!
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